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$30 Purchase Worth $10,000,000!

Art Appraisal Resources

This small drawing with a distinctive monogram was purchased in 2017 at a yard sale for $30 and valued at over $10,000,000. Ultimately, the journey to authenticate this piece involved the eye of a seasoned and experienced art collector to champion the process.

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Authenticating Artwork: Value in Validation

Drishti LLC Appraisers

Not only has the authenticity of the original been heavily scrutinized, there are 12 copies painted by Da Vinci’s students and variations created by other students and followers of Da Vinci. TRUSTED SOURCES Many art dealers and galleries will provide a Certificate of Authenticity (CoA).

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Selling American Paintings to Buyers Doesn’t Have to be Hard. Read These 5 Tips

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

It has a wide array of influences and draws on traditions from Europe, Native Americans, Africa, and Asia. They can identify authentic paintings and point out fakes. It must be authenticated. American artwork has unique style and feel. An appraiser has studied American history and art theory.

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Collecting Bob Dylan: A Poetry Perspective

WorthPoint

This tendency is one of Dylan’s greatest strengths: the music draws you in initially, but if you pay closer attention, the lyrics hide another reward. It draws on French symbolism and vivid imagery if viewed as a poem. A pristine, first edition of Writings and Drawings by Bob Dylan. WHERE TO FIND BOB DYLAN’S POETRY?

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Great Discoveries: Degas Art Found for $1 May Be Worth $13M

WorthPoint

The Éloge du maquillage drawing produced by French Impressionist artist Edgar Degas. Image Source: Juan Arjona via Artnet Legendary French Impressionist artist Edgar Degas produced pastel drawings and many other masterpieces in the 19th century. The drawing was listed for $1 and received a lot of interest. It sold for $1,000.

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What can we learn from the “Museum of Awesome”?

The Mid-West Museum Association

Attendees both years were offered a few question prompts to consider and then invited to sketch or write their ideas on a blank drawing of a “museum.” We bring our authentic, whole selves to our work in service to the museum’s mission, but we respect that this isn’t the only thing going on in each of our lives.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

Askart.com If you are researching a painting, drawing, or sculpture (they do not have fine prints) Askart is a good place to look. Artnet.com As I recall, Artnet.com’s database of fine art auction sales was one of the first on the market to cover not only paintings, drawings, and sculpture, but also fine prints and multiples.